Why do child neglect and psychological maltreatment receive less attention?
What will be an ideal response?
These forms of abuse result in less observable harm, this makes it more difficult for others to realize the abuse is occurring. The lack of observable harm also makes the abuse difficult to prove, and may appear to be less serious in terms of harm.
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In culturally pluralistic families, which of the following could lead to family conflict?
a. The father's cultural heritage b. The mother's cultural heritage c. The number of children d. The degree of acculturation by the children
Which one of the following models of addiction describe it as the result of a combination of factors including genetic predisposition, exposure to addicting substances, reaction to the substances consumed, social factors, learning, and environmental
influences? a. Biopsychosocial model b. Medical model c. The moral model d. The biological model
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. By the year 2060, it is projected that almost 30% of the United States will comprise of individuals who identify as Hispanic. 2. An important aspect of the Hispanic worldview is that one needs to be proficient in speaking Spanish. 3. Latina adolescents have the highest rate of attempted suicide in comparison to other adolescent groups. 4. Latino adults who are immigrants have a higher prevalence rate of mental disorders than those born in the United States.
What is considered a success for motivational enhancement therapy?
a. complete abstinence from substance use b. a change in attitude toward substances, even if it doesn’t result in a change in behavior c. a reduction in problematic substance use that decreases risk or harm d. an increase in prosocial relationships